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County Durham Bus Stops Set for Major Safety and Accessibility Upgrades
Progress is underway to improve the safety and accessibility of bus stops across County Durham. Durham County Council is delivering a series of upgrades as part of the £3.3 million Bus Stop Improvement Programme, funded through the North East Mayor’s Bus Service Improvement Plan. The council has ...
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Cycle September: Durham Residents Encouraged to Ride, Explore and Win Prizes
From guided rides to prize giveaways, people across County Durham are being encouraged to hop on their bikes this September. Durham County Council is calling on residents, schools, workplaces and community groups to take part in Cycle September – a free, month-long cycling challenge. Dave Lewin, D...
County Durham historic house to host first UK showing of 'spooky' Japanese exhibition
Ushaw will host Kwaidan: Encounters with Lafcadio Hearn throughout September and October
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Durham City road restrictions to be introduced in September
The new measures will see the pedestrian zone extended and vehicles banned from busy areas
Family Donates Cuddle Cot to Darlington Memorial Hospital in Memory of Baby Bonnie
In loving memory of their daughter Bonnie, who sadly passed away in December 2024, the Haswell family has donated a Cuddle Cot to the Maternity Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Stephanie Haswell, joined by her sister Kimberly, visited the hospital to present the special donation. Thanks to fund...
Have Your Say: Shaping the Future of Bishop Auckland
Residents and workers in Bishop Auckland are being asked to help shape a new vision for the town as part of Durham County Council’s Strategic Places Plan (SPP). Through a public consultation and on-street engagement sessions, the council is inviting people to share their views on what makes Bishop...
Aldi to relocate County Durham store to new site
The supermarket retailer is set to leave its existing store at Dragonville Retail Park and move into a newly-built, larger unit nearby
Tragedy as man dies after being hit by car in County Durham
The man was hit by a car on the A167 in the early hours of Sunday morning
Durham Faces Tough Choices Without Fair Share of Government Funding
A North East council leader has vowed to keep pressing ministers for a fairer local government finance system, warning that planned reforms will fall short of meeting growing social care demands. Cllr Andrew Husband, Leader of Durham County Council, is urging a rethink of the Local Government Fair F...
Courage and Kindness Shine at Durham Youth Awards 2025
A student who has shown remarkable strength by supporting and inspiring her peers while facing significant personal challenges is one of just two people to receive a prestigious award for outstanding commitment and effort. The Durham Youth Awards 2025, organised by Durham County Council, have honour...
Former Pupil Leads Major Improvement Project at Pelton Primary School
Leading infrastructure and engineering company Avove is combining technical expertise with a strong sense of community as former Pelton Primary School pupil Matthew Simpson takes the lead on a transformational project at his old school. The scheme forms part of Avove’s role in delivering Northumbr...
Swimming pool closures in North East leave young people 'at risk of drowning'
Swimming pool closures across the North East are leaving young people at risk of drowning, a report from GMB union has found.
Demolition and major rebuild of 'old and tired' County Durham school revealed
The demolition and rebuild of a County Durham school requiring significant improvements is set to be approved.
Council debt in County Durham and Darlington revealed as analysis shows rises
Rising levels of council debt in Darlington are equivalent to £179.64 per person, analysis by the BBC has shown.
'Architectural masterpiece' with 'the finest views in Durham' on sale for £2.75m
IN DESCRIBING Burn Hall in Durham as a North-East architectural masterpiece, selling agents Anderson & Garland Land and Property are in good company, because no less than Queen Victoria herself is quoted as declaring it to be “the finest looking estate between the Humber and the Tweed”.
Intruder attacked ex-partner and man he found in bedroom of her Shildon home
A man who broke into his ex-partner’s home and found her in the bedroom with another man went on to attack both in his drunken and drug-fuelled rage.
One taken to hospital after five vehicle crash on A19 County Durham saw road closed
One person was taken to hospital after a five car crash closed the A19 in Hutton Henry, County Durham on Sunday.
Sadness as man, 26, dies after being struck by car in County Durham
The 26-year-old pedestrian died on the A167 Croxdale after he was struck by a Citroen C1 on Sunday morning.
County Durham fishery lined with veterans who cast lines and 'reconnect'
The banks of a County Durham fishery were lined with former service personnel as more than 20 veterans took part in a fishing day organised by Durham Freemasons.
Drugged-up County Durham driver fled from damaged car after hitting house wall
The property involved and neighbouring homes in Campbell Terrace, Hetton-le-Hole, were evacuated as a precaution in the aftermath of the collision, in the early hours of March 14.